Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN
NPI 1316519721 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Wedding, MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1316519721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316519721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, NP-C, RN, CPN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3015833 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
86 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 43 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $98 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 16 | $27 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$98 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 | 30 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle | 41 | 24 |
| Insulin Pump Cart,auto,bt,g6/7brand: Omnipod 5 Dexg7g6 Pods (gen 5) | 36 | 11 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 34 | 15 |
| Glimepiride | 32 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl | 27 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$272 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-14
- Last updated
- 2025-01-31
- Certified
- 2025-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Wedding's NPI number?
- Kara Wedding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316519721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Wedding's specialty?
- Kara Wedding is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Wedding located?
- Kara Wedding's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 E Gray St Ste 702, Louisville, KY 40202-3903.
- What is Kara Wedding's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Wedding is (502) 559-3636.
- Does Kara Wedding accept Medicare?
- Kara Wedding is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Wedding's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Wedding's NPI (1316519721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.